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What if your marriage isn’t just about happiness, but about holy purpose? We sit down with Daniel Moore to unpack his new book, Marriage as a Mission, and the hard-won lessons that turned personal pain into a roadmap for hope. From covenant vows to daily habits, this conversation reframes marriage as a God-witnessed commitment designed to bless more than two people.

We start with the difference between a covenant and a contract, and why “sliding” into cohabitation often sabotages long-term stability. Daniel shares how fear, cultural pressure, and shaky role models can make commitment feel risky—and how anchoring your relationship in Christ restores courage and clarity. We challenge the myth that a spouse can supply joy on demand and show how abiding in Jesus fills the cup both partners draw from, especially when expectations crash.

Then we get practical. You’ll learn to spot the reactive cycle that keeps fights looping and how to switch to a care cycle that pauses, prays, and re-engages with humility. Daniel lays out three core spiritual disciplines for couples—prayer, Scripture, and worship—as everyday tools for unity and spiritual warfare. He also walks through his six-session study guide packed with Scripture and action steps, and his 42-day devotional that gives couples a shared rhythm for daily growth.

We close with a candid look at spiritual warfare in the family and how to apply the armor of God to real conflicts: truth for honest talk, righteousness for integrity, readiness for service, faith under pressure, salvation for identity, and the Word for wisdom. If you want a marriage that moves beyond survival to mission, this episode offers both vision and a plan.

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To learn more about Daniel and Michelle's ministry, visit https://www.marriagelifeandmore.com.

If you would like to purchase any of their books, please use the links below:

Marriage as a Mission - Living out God's Design for Marriage

Amazon (Available in Paperback, Hardback, and e-book)
Paperback: https://a.co/d/10CRf4i
Study Guide: https://a.co/d/5NlbXLa

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